This Travel Tribe

Looking for gifting inspiration for meaningful gifts you can give to your travel-loving family and friends? I've got you covered! Join me to hear about my favorite giftable travel items for this holiday season. 

Are you looking forward to traveling next year? There are some exciting travel trends and I’m here to share them along with vacation inspiration that I hope will spark an idea for your next family vacation.

For me, the main reason for traveling is to create an opportunity to make memories with our family and friends. Gathering with family and friends at home or while traveling for Thanksgiving or other holidays is a perfect time to enjoy being together and making memories. Sometimes a little bit of planning can help make things a bit more meaningful and special. I’m sharing 10 ways you can make your next holiday gathering more meaningful.

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is truly one of the most magical places I’ve visited. We recently took our first trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and I want to share everything you need to know to make your visit to the North Rim amazing. I’ll share where you can stay, practical tips to make your time enjoyable, things to do while you are at the North Rim, and where to go for the best views of the canyon.

There’s a bit of mystery surrounding the exclusive Disneyland’s Club 33. Our family recently got to go to Club 33 and I’m sharing all the details about how we got in, what the food and service at like, and all about our experience. Ready to learn more about the holy grail for die hard Disney fans?

Heading to Disneyland Soon? Our family just returned from a Disneyland trip and we compiled a list of 11 tips we think everyone should know when visiting the park. Lots of tips about food, logistics, and where to go for a restful moment.

Are you wanting to plan an epic Christmas family vacation? How about traveling to Europe to explore some of the charming Christmas markets? Jennifer Girod, from Travel Family Style joins Lisa to share great ways to plan a Christmas market vacation. She talks through how to pick where to go, when to start planning, where to stay, plus what to expect at the markets.

Do you have favorite things that you love to pack and take with you on every trip? I do! Today I’m sharing 10 of my current favorite things to take with me on vacation. A few of them are also favorites when I’m home too. My list includes clothes, shoes, organization items, and more.

Thinking about a trip to the fabulous city of Tucson, AZ? You won’t want to miss this conversation Lisa has with Heather Farris from Wheeling to Dream. Learn about all of the fun things both Heather and Lisa think your family will enjoy doing and eating while visiting this beautiful city in the Sonoran Deseret.

Are you looking for a year-round, beautiful vacation destination with many outdoor activities? Vancouver Island could be the perfect place for your future family vacation. Gina Woods from The Driftwoods Family and Driftwoods Photography lives on Vancouver Island and join Lisa to share her family’s favorite things to see and do in this outdoor paradise.

National Parks are a great travel destination for families. With so many parks, how do you know which one to visit next? Lisa is join by a guest, Jennifer Girod, from Travel Family Style who shares all about 3 national parks that are hidden gems. You won’t want to miss learning about these special parks and all that you can expect when you visit.

There’s one thing you have to do no matter what type of vacation you are going on: pack! Today I’m sharing five quick tips for things you can do today to set yourself up for success on your next vacation. Follow these practical and easy ideas to take the stress out of packing.

Are you heading to the Big Island of Hawaii? (also known as Hawaii.) Kona and Hilo are the two main cities and there is so much to explore between those two cities including Volcanoes National Park. Today, Audrey and Taiden Gregson (Lisa’s daughter and son-in-law), join Lisa to share 8 cool places to visit on the Big Island plus lots of great tips and insights that will make your trip run smoothly in this Hawaiian paradise.

You know when you do something so great and you need to tell all of your friends right away? That’s how I feel about flying on JSX. I’m here to tell you what I love about it and want to encourage you to do it too. The stress-free experience will change the way you experience air travel. Plus prices are affordable, you can fly with your dog, and you only need to arrive 20 minutes before your flight! Listen in to learn what I think makes travel on JSX so amazing. You can use my code 424DVA to take $20 off your JSX flight on their website.  This is not sponsored in any way - we’ve just had a great experience and I want to share it!

Heading to Phoenix? You won’t want to miss my list of 14 actually fun things to do in Phoenix for free! I’m including a variety of activities from museums, hikes, history, an old west town, and more.

Are you heading to a new destination with your family but not sure what to do with all of your time there? Today I’m sharing 11 of my favorite apps that are perfect for discovering great things to do, places to eat, events to attend, and parks, hikes, and trails to explore when you are traveling. Hey, these apps can also be great for discovering cool things to do this weekend close to home too!

Food and travel go together like peanut butter and jelly! We just spent last weekend enjoying family time (& delicious food!) in Salt Lake City and thought we’d better share our favorite places to go for some great eats. Lisa’s husband Ward is joining her for a fun conversation about one of their favorite topics, food!

Heading to the Mexican Riviera? There are so many fun things to do with your family in Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Today, Lisa’s sister, Kristen Raymond, joins her on the podcast where they both share their experiences of several excursions in all of those fun Mexican locations. Join us for inspiration on what you can book for your family when you get to head to the Mexican Riviera on vacation.

Thinking about taking your family on a cruise? There is a lot to consider and know about before booking your family’s first cruise. In this episode, Lisa’s sister, Kristen Raymond, shares things she thinks families will want to know before setting sail on their first cruise. Kristen recently took her family of 6 kids and her husband on their first cruise and she has great insights and tips to share.

Thinking about traveling to Egypt? Honestly, I never really thought about going to Egypt but I’m so happy that we got to experience it. There really is nothing like this destination with its thousands of years of history, pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, and more. It really is like what you’ve seen in history books only so much better. Let me share 14 places you will want to have on your list when you start planning your Egyptian adventure.